Code of Massachusetts Regulations
108 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES
Title 108 CMR 13.00 - REIMBURSEMENTS TO MUNICIPALITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Section 13.02 - Secretary's Monthly Examination and Audit of VS-5s and VS-6s

Universal Citation: 108 MA Code of Regs 108.13

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) DVS shall examine and audit the monthly submissions of the VS-5 and VS-6 from all municipalities and shall allow and endorse the amounts that have been properly paid by a municipality, authorized for reimbursement, and reported in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 115 § 6.

(2) The Secretary decides upon the necessity of the amount paid in each case, and may allow any part thereof deemed proper and lawful. This amount will be reported back to the municipal treasurer on a "Summary of Requested Benefits VS-7" form. The VS-7 shall list the total amounts requested, the amount disallowed by name of recipient, a description of the benefit disallowed, and the total amount disallowed. Additionally, the VS-7 will reflect any VS-20B deductions as reported by the municipality for funds received as repayment of benefits.

(3) Subject to such decision and allowance, DVS shall reimburse 75% of the amounts of veterans' benefits paid to applicants and recipients by the cities and towns wherein they reside. The Commonwealth shall pay to the cities and towns on or before November 10th of the following year.

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